44 accounting jobs found in Milton Keynes

Systems Accountant £33,000 * 12 Month Contract * Full Time * Hybrid Are you someone who enjoys making systems work smoothly and helping others get the best from their tools? Do you like solving problems and improving the way things are done? If so, we'd love to welcome you as our new Systems Accountant. In this role, you'll help us look after and improve our financial systems, so the wider business has the information it needs to make good decisions. Working alongside another Systems Accountant and colleagues in IT and Finance, you'll help ensure everything runs well behind the scenes and that users feel supported and confident. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, works well with others, and wants to play a part in shaping how our systems support the organisation. What You'll Be Doing: Helping develop and enhance our financial systems so they continue to meet the needs of the business. Keeping our core accounting systems accurate, up to date,...

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Luton that are going through a restructure and systems upgrade that will require 2 individuals to join the business as assistant management accountants to deal with all aspects of basic accounting work that will be used to create all month end information downstream from the tasks here. The role is based in Luton and will offer hybrid working with 3 days from the office and 2 days from home and offer free onsite parking. With the head office based close to local amenities, the business offers a great chance for someone local individual to be part of a team that could expand in the medium term. Duties: * Create and post journals as required for the UK business. * Ensure that the journals are accurate, timely and complete * Work to an ethos of ‘right first time’ * Journals may include Accruals/ Prepayments/ Deferred Income * Complete all required balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time * Complete...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

We are working with a growing, well-established business looking to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to support the finance function during an exciting period of change and growth. This is a hands-on role offering real exposure to senior stakeholders, with the opportunity to influence decision-making and improve processes across the business. The Role: - Preparation of monthly management accounts with full commentary - Ownership of month-end close including accruals, prepayments, and journals - Balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls - Budgeting and forecasting, working closely with operational teams - Variance analysis and providing insight into business performance - Supporting year-end processes and audit requirements - Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive performance - Involvement in process improvements and system enhancements About You: - ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified (QBE considered)...

Management Accountant SF Recruitment are working with a superb large national business in the recruitment of a Management Accountant. The role will be to support the Senior Management Accountant in the production and delivery of financial reporting including monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory audit deliverables. To support the Finance Business Partners as required in the budget and forecasting process for the relevant trading group What you'll be doing - Ensure accurate and timely management accounts are produced and circulated for the relevant support division(s), with explanations of key variances and interpretation of financial trends. - Support in the production of management accounts for the relevant divisions. - Post the monthly central recharges across cost lines ensuring the relevant accruals & prepayments are processed in line with accounting policies. - Reconcile balance sheet accounts, complete period-end control...

We are partnering with an established Cambridge based organisation on the recruitment of an interim Accountant, this role will be a minimum of 6 months with the potential of an extension to 12 months. This role will be offered on a hybrid working arrangement, full time or part time hours will also be considered. This role will be supporting the Head of Department who has recently taken a step up into their role, they require additional support with their previous tasks and the day to day functional responsibilities in finance. The main duties are as follows -  - Overseeing the team to ensure the general ledger is reconciled for month end reports - Ensuring the month end and year end reconciliations are completed accurately - Support the process and timelines for the year end and external audit - Ensure the year end reconciliations are complete for external audit - Support on the delivery of the external audit liaising with auditors on their requests.  You must have...

Stock Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Leicester Salary: Equivalent to £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Start Date: ASAP About the Role Our client is seeking a Stock Accountant to join the Stock Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced finance environment. The role is heavily focused on month-end processes, with a key emphasis on stock accounting, including the tracking of stock movement and costing from origin through to warehouse. The successful candidate will benefit from a structured handover period, followed by independent responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Manage month-end close processes related to stock accounting Reconcile stock balances and investigate variances Maintain and update general ledger entries Track and account for stock movement and costing across the supply chain Support...

The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the business. You'll analyse performance data and provide clear, actionable insights to help improve profitability within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. Client Details A British luxury fashion brand known for its modern, refined aesthetic and strong focus on craftsmanship. It offers ready-to-wear collections and accessories, combining clean tailoring with a contemporary edge, and has built a global presence with a loyal, style-conscious customer base. Description The key responsibilities of this Management Accountant Temp role will be: Own the full preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Lead the month-end close process, including posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations Produce detailed P&L and balance sheet reports, with full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations...

Interim Syndicate / Technical Reporting Accountant | 6 Months | Insurance The Role We need a sharp accountant to join a growing firm in the City for a 6-month stint. The business is in a major growth phase and is currently running key programmes. We need someone who can get stuck in from day one to ensure the data behind these programmes is spot on. You’ll be working closely with the CFO to dig into back-dated data, fix fragmented records, and bridge the gaps. Your work will be the backbone that allows the business to carry out full programme reviews and actually see what’s working. The Day-to-Day * Data Cleanup: Getting into the weeds of the data for the current programmes. You’ll be picking apart old records to fix holes and make sure everything is running smoothly. * Programme Analysis: Setting the stage for programme reviews by making sure the data is clean enough to measure success accurately. * Cashflow & Projections: Looking at the numbers...

Interim Audit Coordinator - 3 months Huntress are currently recruiting for an Interim Audit Coordinator to support and coordinate our clients 2026 annual audit process. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will play a key part in ensuring a smooth, accurate, and well-controlled audit. You will act as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors, while taking ownership of the preparation, review, and reconciliation of key financial information. This position is ideally suited to someone with audit experience who is confident not only in managing audit requests, but also in validating the integrity of the underlying numbers. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the annual audit Act as the main point of contact for auditors on routine queries Manage and track the Prepared By Client (PBC) request list Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts Check the accuracy and completeness of financial data provided for audit...

Financial Accountant | Paternity Cover | Retail 2 Months South West London (Hybrid) £55,000 - £70,000 We're partnering with an exciting, high-growth company to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant into a high-impact role supporting the wider business to support the team whilst the Commercial Finance Manager is on paternity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where the culture is collaborative, down to earth and refreshingly non-corporate. The teams are genuinely supportive, hands-on and solutions-focused people, get stuck in and make things happen. Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role sits at the heart of commercial decision-making across retail and e-commerce performance. The Opportunity The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support to the business, helping teams understand performance, optimise profitability and make better-informed decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of becoming a...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Credit Controller, reporting to the Treasury and Financial Accountant. The role exists to ensure that the cash flow is received on a timely basis following the issue of a valid sales invoice. The role is working hybrid, with two days per week being office based and three days remote working. You will be working 37 hours per week. This role is offered as a temporary position, initiially for 3 months. The main role is to monitor accounts on the sales ledgers to ensure the prompt collection of monies. This will involve frequent contact by telephone as well as email and letter. In addition you will: * Establish and maintain good customer relations with account holders at all levels. * Follow up queries raised on invoices from customers, contacting relevant colleagues for information and instructions where necessary. * To advise when any problems arise, specifically with regard to accounts which show signs of delinquency or of...

Location: Luton Job Type: Full-Time Accounts assistant 28 days holiday including bank holidays About the Role We are a growing groundworks contractor based in Luton, seeking a reliable and experienced Accounts Assistant / Office Administrator to join our team. This is a varied role combining finance duties with general office administration, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the business. Key Responsibilities Accounts Duties: - Processing purchase invoices and matching to delivery notes - Raising sales invoices and applications for payment - Credit control and chasing outstanding payments - Bank reconciliations - Assisting with payroll and CIS submissions - Maintaining accurate financial records - Supporting the accountant with month-end tasks Office Administration: - General office management and administrative support - Answering calls and handling enquiries - Managing emails, filing, and document control - Ordering office supplies and materials - Assisting with health...

Practice Manager - Youth Justice Temporary | Up to £45.48 per hour Location: Luton Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Socialwork is recruiting an experienced Practice Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families & Education directorate. This is a key leadership role within the Youth Partnership Service, focused on delivering high-quality, safe and effective services that achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, families and victims, while protecting the public from serious harm. About the Role As Practice Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service. You will provide professional supervision, oversight and support to staff, ensuring practice is compliant with legislation, local procedures, national standards and best practice. You will play a vital role in driving quality, managing risk and supporting continuous improvement within a...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. ·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms...

The Opportunity We’re working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join their busy Accounts & Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the cashiering function, contributing to the firm’s financial accuracy, compliance, and overall operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Cashiering Duties Processing daily client receipts (bank transfers, cheques, and card payments) Managing client payments via BACS and CHAPS Handling completion statements and estate accounts in line with internal policies Processing client disbursements Monitoring and managing client balances in compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules Performing daily client bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Supporting month-end billing...

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Hertford Hourly Rate: £14.00 per hour Contract: Temp to perm Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 5.00pm with 1 hr for lunch   Company Profile Our client is a well-established and growing business based in Hertford, seeking a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.   Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely processing across all finance functions. Key Responsibilities ·Manage credit control on a daily basis, including chasing outstanding payments and liaising with customers ·Process purchase ledger invoices, credits, and payments ·Maintain sales ledger, including processing invoices, credits, and receipts ·Perform regular bank...

Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Assistant! Location: Hillingdon, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary 15.97 Per Hour Hybrid Working ASAP - January 2027 (high potential of going perm) Are you ready to make a difference in the education sector? We're looking for a cheerful and dedicated Accounts Payable Assistant to join our dynamic team in Hillingdon! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you! What You'll Do: As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Processing invoices and expense claims accurately and on time. Maintaining vendor records and ensuring all information is up-to-date. Assisting with monthly reconciliations and reporting. Responding to vendor inquiries with a friendly and professional attitude. Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc tasks as needed. Who You Are: We're seeking someone who brings...

A senior finance leadership role with genuine breadth, profile and influence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local government finance leader to take on a pivotal maternity cover post supporting a major Residents and Housing portfolio. Sitting at the heart of a high-demand, high-visibility service area, this role offers the chance to lead across some of the most important and financially sensitive parts of a council’s operation. You will be the senior finance lead for the Housing General Fund, the HRA, and the wider Resident Experience portfolio, with a particularly important focus on Temporary Accommodation, homelessness-related pressures, housing operations and customer-facing services. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit in the background. You will work closely with senior directors, members and heads of service, providing clear strategic advice, robust challenge and high-quality insight across a complex and fast-moving agenda. You will need to be...